“When a client is driven to the utmost extremity, it is warmth and food and ease from pain he wants. Peace and justice come afterward. Rain symbolizes mercy and sunlight charity, but rain and sunlight are better than mercy and charity. Otherwise they would degrade the things they symbolize.”
Quote by Gene Wolfe
Work
The Citadel of the Autarch: Urth: Book of the New Sun
This book is part of a series that delves into a complex and expansive universe, offering readers a deep dive into the political and mystical undercurrents of a world shaped by ancient magic and a powerful ruler known as the Autarch. more
Author
Gene Wolfe
Gene Wolfe is a renowned American science fiction and fantasy writer, born on May 7, 1931. His works are known for their unique narrative style and profound philosophical insights, with notable series such as 'The Book of the New Sun' and 'The Urth of the New Sun'. Wolfe's writing career spans over half a century, and his influence on science fiction and fantasy literature has been profound. more
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